צדקה
tzedakah
The Hebrew word for charity is צדקה (tzedakah).
צדקה is used to refer to the concept of benevolence toward the less fortunate. If you wish to refer specifically to a charity as an institution, use the phrase ארגון צדקה.
Meaning: benevolence to less fortunate (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word צדקה is etymologically rooted in the concept of justice or righteousness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun צדקה is feminine and typically takes a feminine singular verb or adjective if it is the subject.
How do you pronounce it?
tzedakah
Did you know?
- In Jewish tradition, the highest form of צדקה is an anonymous donation where neither the giver nor the receiver knows the identity of the other.
- The Hebrew word צדקה shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with the Arabic word صَدَقَة (ṣadaqa), both of which are linked to the concept of truth and sincerity.
- It is a common custom in Israel and Jewish communities to place a pushka, a small charity box, in the home to collect coins for צדקה daily.
Examples in context
- הוא פעיל בארגוני צדקה.He's active doing charity work.This sentence shows how to use צדקה when describing involvement in charity work.Tatoeba #1954233 by fekundulo, translation #1315803 by CK
- צדק ולא צדקה חסר בעולם.It is justice, not charity, that is wanting in the world.This sentence illustrates the conceptual distinction between justice and צדקה.Tatoeba #6051119 by fekundulo, translation #413854 by Scott
- We encourage everyone to participate in acts of צדקה (tzedakah) to support those in need.We encourage everyone to participate in acts of charity (tzedakah) to support those in need.
- לתרום כסף לצורך ראויDonating money to a worthy cause
- לתמוך בארגון צדקהSupporting a charitable organization
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries צדקה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
